Rickham

Fishing Marks near Rickham

Last updated: 3 weeks ago

Planning a session in Rickham, Devon? Start with Gara Rock, Salcombe North Sands and Salcombe South Sands. Switch between lures for summer shoals and ledger rigs over rough ground; the nearby marks below include distances, access notes and species tips.

27 Marks Found

Gara Rock

(7.3/10)

0.5 miles from Rickham

Gara Rock is a rugged headland east of Salcombe with steep, rocky ledges and kelp-filled gullies dropping into clean, tide-swept water. It’s a classic rough-ground lure and float-fishing venue from late spring to autumn. Expect wrasse and pollack in the daylight around the kelp, with mackerel, garfish and scad on...

Bass Pollack Pouting Bull Huss Mackerel

Salcombe North Sands

(7.5/10)

1.3 miles from Rickham

A small, sheltered sandy cove at the mouth of the Salcombe–Kingsbridge estuary with easy access and parking beside the beach. Rocky ledges and kelp fringe the sides (toward Fort Charles), while clean sand and tidal run dominate the center. Best on a flooding tide into dusk, with summer bringing baitfish...

Bass Pollack Flounder Dover Sole Lesser Spotted Dogfish

Salcombe South Sands

(6.7/10)

1.4 miles from Rickham

Sheltered, east-facing sandy beach at the mouth of the Salcombe estuary with rocky ledges at both ends (towards North Sands and Overbeck’s). Easy access and very scenic, but busy in summer with swimming zones and boat traffic from the ferry and tenders. Best fished at dawn/dusk or after dark, especially...

Bass Pollack Pouting Lesser Spotted Dogfish Mackerel

Bolt Head

(6.6/10)

1.4 miles from Rickham

Exposed rocky headland at the mouth of the Salcombe estuary with deep water tight to the cliffs and strong tidal run. Productive in settled seas and on flooding tides, especially at dawn, dusk and into darkness. Expect clear water, kelp beds and pronounced tide seams; summer brings pelagics, while the...

Bass Pollack Pouting Bull Huss Mackerel

Gammon Head

(6.8/10)

1.5 miles from Rickham

A remote rocky headland on the South Hams coast between Prawle Point and Start Point, offering deep, clear water and strong tidal run. Productive for lure fishing over kelp-lined gullies and ledges; summer and early autumn bring pelagics, while nights over rough ground yield conger and pout. Access is via...

Bass Pollack Pouting Bull Huss Mackerel

Prawle Point

(7/10)

2.1 miles from Rickham

A very exposed rocky headland and the most southerly point of Devon. Stepped ledges and deep gullies drop quickly into fast‑moving water, with kelp beds and a powerful tidal race off the point. Summer and early autumn bring prolific lure and float fishing; winter can see scratch fishing for smaller...

Bass Pollack Pouting Lesser Spotted Dogfish Bull Huss